Plato's Playgrounds 3
220 Cassadaga Rd, Lake Helen FL, 32744
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity54 children
Overview
About Us
Plato's Playgrounds 3 is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 54 children in Lake Helen, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 1 year ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Plato's Playgrounds 3.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0573
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingDec '24
Dec 4, 2024
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments The…
FindingMar '25
Mar 10, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments On 11/8/2024, the facility was placed on a provisional li…
FindingJul '25
Jul 2, 2025
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Ther… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments There are currently 9 employees. Al…
FindingOct '25
Oct 2, 2025
04-05: Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments On 9/23/2025, the infant teacher left three i… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments On 9/23/2025, the facility had an incident o…
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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